Bob Greifeld, Former Chairman, Nasdaq

Virtu Financial, Inc.’s chairman is Robert Greifeld. Prior to this, he was CEO of Nasdaq from 2003 until 2016 and Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. Under his leadership, Nasdaq expanded its reach from a single U.S. equity exchange to a global provider of exchange and technology solutions, growing its yearly operating profits by over 24 times and reaching a market value of over $11 billion. These acquisitions were a result of a series of intricate and creative moves made by Mr. Greifeld. Mr. Greifeld has memberships in both the NYU Stern Board of Overseers and the Economic Club of New York. Mr. Greifeld graduated from Stern School of Business and New York University with a master’s degree in business.

2023

Michael T. Viola has been appointed to succeed Mr. Robert Greifeld, Chairman of Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIRT), a leading provider of financial services and products that uses cutting-edge technology to deliver creative, transparent trading solutions to clients. Mr. Greifeld resigned from Virtu’s Board of Directors to concentrate on other projects, such as the founding of Cornerstone FTM, an investment fund with a focus on financial technology, as well as board and leadership roles with other financial and charitable organizations.

Since 2016, Michael T. Viola has presided over the board’s nominating and corporate governance committee in addition to serving as a director. In July 2017, Mr. Greifeld became Chairman of Virtu’s Board of Directors, coinciding with Virtu’s completion of its purchase of KCG Holdings, Inc.

“It has been a distinct pleasure to have worked with the Board and Management team over the past six years. I have always been an admirer of Vinnie, Doug, and Michael and I leave with lifelong friends, and I am incredibly optimistic about the future of Virtu,” said Robert Greifeld. Mr. Greifeld continued, “I will continue to serve as Chairman of USATF Foundation, the Cornerstone entities and Run Gum and as a board member of Financeware LLC, Capital ROCK LLC, and Runway Growth Finance.”

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